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POLICY AND POLITICS
Treasury control over transport is stalling regional growth, IPPR warns
By William Eichler | 18 February 2026
Centralised Treasury control over transport spending is constraining regional growth, according t...
SEND
We need an ambitious and genuinely sustainable package of SEND reform
By Rachael Wardell | 18 February 2026
The Government’s decision to take on the bulk of Dedicated Schools Grant deficits provides vital ...
FINANCE
Financial reform cannot wait
By Owen Mapley | 18 February 2026
Owen Mapley says the finance settlement provides breathing space for many authorities – but this...
AUDIT
Auditors uncover 'significant weaknesses' at Wirral
By Joe Lepper | 17 February 2026
Wirral Council needs to ‘urgently’ tackle ‘significant weaknesses’ in its finances, governance an...
FINANCE
Local government finance settlement leaves sector divided
By Martin Ford | 17 February 2026
The most controversial local government finance settlement for years has divided the sector. Mart...
FINANCE
Many district councils will see a cash cut
By James Hood | 16 February 2026
On average district councils face real terms funding reductions at a time of rising demand, and ...
FINANCE
The recovery continues
By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 16 February 2026
Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton says the local government finance settlement is key to delivering faire...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Hicks proposes directors share chief executive role
By Dan Peters | 13 February 2026
Tens of thousands of pounds could be saved by reducing the number of executive staff at Suffolk C...
SEND
SEND spending surges by more than £5bn
By Izzy Lepone | 12 February 2026
Council spending on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has surged by more than £5b...
MANAGEMENT
EXCLUSIVE: Lambeth service redesign after senior restructure
By Dan Peters | 12 February 2026
Lambeth LBC is embarking of a ‘service redesign across the whole organisation’.
Corporate Director of Resources (Section 151 Officer)
£141,233 to £164,272 plus relocation
Shape the financial future of England’s largest council. Lead with purpose. Deliver with impact Apply for this job
Director of Place
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Registered Manager - Children's Home - WMF2725e
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- Council backlash over asylum reforms
- Local government leaders must connect the council financial crisis to lived experience
- EXCLUSIVE: LGA reduces transparency of key meeting
- Commissioner threatens legal action after censure
- Exclusive: Councils must be made an equal partner in designing a national care system, says Casey
Corporate Director of Resources (Section 151 Officer)
£141,233 to £164,272 plus relocation
Shape the financial future of England’s largest council. Lead with purpose. Deliver with impact Apply for this job
Director of Place
£95,202-£104,722 per annum
West Oxfordshire District Council is seeking an exceptional and forward-thinking Director of Place Apply for this job
Registered Manager - Children's Home - WMF2725e
£51,356 - £52,413
This post is a crucial leadership role within the exciting new Westmorland and Furness children’s home service area. Apply for this job
- Council backlash over asylum reforms
- Local government leaders must connect the council financial crisis to lived experience
- EXCLUSIVE: LGA reduces transparency of key meeting
- Commissioner threatens legal action after censure
- Exclusive: Councils must be made an equal partner in designing a national care system, says Casey
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